Tristan Jurkovich -Contributor

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July, 2019
Started writing professionally in 2011 after getting an English B.A. from UMD.
RPG, Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts
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About Tristan Jurkovich

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but he’s particularly fond of RPGs and portable consoles. Aside from writing, Tristan also produces a plethora of videos on his YouTube Channel, ReActionExaminer. Check it out!

Industry Focus

Indie Games specifically in the roguelike, RPG, and Metroidvania genres. Also, for AAA franchises, Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts.

Favorite Games

Too many to count but Final Fantasy 7, Kingdom Hearts, Super Mario RPG, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, Rogue Legacy, and Moonlighter should paint a pretty solid picture.

Favorite Anime

Like games, there are too many to count but Cowboy Bebop, FLCL, Kill la Kill, Case Closed, Gundam Wing, and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood are all great examples.

Latest

Standing in the Cogwork Dancers boss room in Hollow Knight Silksong
How to Beat the Cogwork Dancers in Silksong (Boss Guide)

Throw a wrench into this couple’s clockwork movements and stop them cold with these tips in Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Fighting enemies in Moss Grotto in Hollow Knight Silksong
Changes & Tweaks Silksong Could Use

Hollow Knight: Silksong is already a fantastic indie Metroidvania, but a few quick fixes and a couple of patches will make it better for everyone.

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Your character in Rise Of The Ronin
Best Open-World Games For Feeling Like An OP Samurai

Want to feel like an unstoppable samurai warrior as you wade into battle? These top-notch open-world games have got you covered.

Fishing with Willy in Stardew Valley
Reasons Why Stardew Valley Is Still So Popular

Is Stardew Valley the most celebrated farming sim of all time?

A hacker in Watch Dogs
Best Open-World Games Where You Can Invade Another Player's World

From Soulslikes to shooters, these game worlds are dangerous because of invading players.

Grey Fox in Metal Gear Solid-1
PS1 Games That Raised The Bar Impossibly High

Sony's PS1 was groundbreaking and had plenty of industry-defining games, some of which raised the bar too high for anyone else to reach.

Talking to Chapel Maid in Hollow Knight Silksong
Silksong: The Best Changes From Hollow Knight

From tiny fixes to big improvements, these are Hollow Knight: Silksong’s biggest gameplay changes.

Martin looking at box art in Spec Ops The Line
Reasons To Never Sell A Game

Before you sell your games, think about the bigger picture.

Rescuing a flea in Greymoor in Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Best Early Side Quests

Don’t pass up these side quests (Wishes) and their rewards in the early hours of Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Lilac in Ender Magnolia Bloom In The Mist
Games That Will Make You A Metroidvania Fan

You may not like Metroidvanias now, but you will after checking these incredible video games out.

Talking to Garmond and Zaza in Hollow Knight Silksong
Things Silksong Does Better Than Hollow Knight

It’s not a huge improvement as both games are great, but there are some things Hollow Knight: Silksong does better.

Nathan in Uncharted 2 Among Thieves
PS3 Games With Forgotten Multiplayer Modes (That Were Incredibly Good)
PS3

Did you forget these PlayStation 3 classics even had multiplayer? More importantly, these games' modes were incredible.

Shakra and Hornet in Hollow Knight Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong - Things You Should Always Buy From Merchants

If you’re having trouble deciding what's important to buy from merchants in Hollow Knight: Silksong, here’s a quick guide.

Gomez in Fez
Best Games That Make You Think Outside The Box
Fez

These games allow players to creatively solve puzzles their own way as they play.

The Dealer in Hand Of Fate 2
Best Games That Emulate The Feeling Of An Epic D&D Campaign

These games emulate the figure-based movements or engrossing, epic narratives of classic D&D campaigns.

Rikku in Final Fantasy 10
RPGs That Punish Players For Using Skills
RPG

You can make these RPGs easier by using these powerful abilities, but in exchange, you'll face some devastating consequences that may not be worth it 

Boruto holding out his fist in Boruto Naruto Next Generations
The Best Sequel Manga That Do It Better Than Dragon Ball Super

These manga sequels are great because they pass the torch, unlike Dragon Ball.

Kril in Another Crab’s Treasure
Best Open-World Games That Make You Happy

It’s hard not to smile while playing these open-world games.

Joel wearing red in The Last Of Us (PS3)
Most Realistic Video Game Characters

These characters aren't just one-dimensional avatars. They each have relatable motives and take actions that make sense given the situation at hand.

Dan in Binary Domain
Best Japanese Military Games

The West isn’t the only place with military games, as Japan has had a long history with a collection of excellent titles.